Melocalamus arrectus
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo or rattan. The stems are 10-15 m long and 2-4 cm thick. The internodes are 20-40 cm long. The nodes have a ring of white powder. The leaves are 12-22 cm long and 2-4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
A ha a bo